Bobbie Lee Parham

Bobbie Lee was born on August 5, 1942, in Meriwether County, GA, to Roy, Sr. and Leila “Leither” Gates Parham. He was the youngest of their four children and grew up in a loving, faith-filled home. Bobbie was baptized as a child at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Woodbury, GA, a foundation for Christ in his life. As a teenager, Bobbie left his hometown for the big city of Atlanta in search of work and new opportunities. Over the years, he held many jobs including a car salesman. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Peggy Burress of Decatur, GA. They were joined in holy matrimony on February 12, 1983, a union of everlasting love, commitment, and friendship. Bobbie’s final occupation was as a welder in construction, where he took great pride in his work and craftsmanship. One of Bobbie’s greatest joys was for gospel music. For 16 years, he was a devoted member of the Wonderful Clouds Gospel Singers of Atlanta, where he sang alongside family and friends- brother Roy, cousins JW and Walt, Jr., Melvin on guitar, Joseph Harris, and Sydney Harbin. His passion for worship extended into the church. With Peggy, they were members of Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur, GA under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Jerry Black. In 1997, they moved to Milledgeville, GA, where Bobbie was installed as a Deacon at Springhill Baptist Church and sang in the male chorus. Later, they made their home in Fayetteville, GA, and joined Elizabeth Baptist Church under Bishop Craig Oliver. Bobbie’s love for God, people, and gospel music was always evident. He had a kind heart, a generous spirit, and a boldness that commanded respect. He was known for his sharp sense of style, often “dressed to the nines” in his favorite cowboy boots and hats, making a lasting impression wherever he went. To cherish his memory, Bobbie leaves a beloved wife of 42 years, Peggy, and four children Brent (Lisa) Parham of Fayetteville, GA; Barbara Banks and Tammie Hughley of Covington, GA; and stepdaughter Angenique Drayton of Austell, GA. Bobbie was a proud grandfather to Corey (Dricka) and Lola Parham, Shante’ Wheeler, William and Wilneshia Hughley, Jayla Timmons, and Josiah Parham and an even more joyful great-grandfather. He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted cousin “sister” and caregiver, Julia Carlyle Maines (Willie) of Woodbury, GA and Aunt Norma Parham of Austell, GA. Bobbie was a surrogate father to Phil (Coretta) Harris of Milledgeville, GA. Fondly remembering him also are a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws from the Burress family, and cherished friends. Bobbie was preceded in death by his parents, Roy, Sr. and Leila Parham; his uncles Walter Lee (Ada), Willie Lee (Georgia Bell Richardson), Otis Jr. (Jewell), Julian (Georgia Mae), George (Rosemary), and Lonnie Parham, Sr.; and his aunts Mary Parham Holt and Beatrice Parham Alford (Wardell). He is now reunited in Heaven with his siblings- sister Marie Underwood (Pinky) and brothers Roy Jr. (Betty) and Lonnie III (Jessie). Memorial Service Repast will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 2 PM ‘This is It’ Event Center 105 McIntosh Crossing Fayetteville, GA 30214

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Bobbie Lee Parham

August 5, 1942 - June 12, 2025